Head of Accounting Job at Airbus (Riyadh)

Head of Accounting

Airbus

Location:
Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Job responsibilities: Financials & Reporting; Coordination for Annual Audits (Internal & External); Supervision of Accounting Operation & Closing Activities; Implementation, Monitoring & Upgrading of Accounting Standards & Process; Facilitation, Support, Cross Functional & Cross-Country Communication

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for preparing Financial Statements reports and submitting them in a timely manner
Efficiently prepare and consolidate reports for the purpose of Group reporting (e.g ICART, FACTS+, etc.)
Regular coordination and communication with Group Consolidation team
Regularly review JVs and analyze GLs
Ensure that Airbus processes and compliance regulations are in place
Proactively conduct deviation analysis of financial statements on a monthly basis to support local and HO Finance queries
Take a lead role in coordinating the Annual Financial Audit
Prepare various statements as requested by auditors
Proactively manage audit schedules and different audit requirements by effectively following up with team members and different departments
Effectively communicate and liaise with auditors to organize their meetings with different departments, such as Controlling, Procurement, HR, and Operations and be responsible for bridging any gaps
Support the Tax Manager in finalizing the Annual Income Tax Returns, including identifying revenue, foreign and local purchases, and subcontracting costs
Manage banking payments and treasury matters
Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, overseeing day-to-day operations, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness, and promoting professional development
Be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing by efficiently supervising accounting operations and closely coordinating with the Controlling to book all cost center and project-related expenses and revenues
Participate in payroll projects, withholding tax applications, payable and receivable controls, and monitor cash flow
Have the ability to manage people and create a team that can deliver the desired results
Be supportive in vacation backup and align with the requirements of the time and situation. Support the team by managing ad-hoc requirements assigned by the HO Finance as and when required
Effectively understand and implement changes in financial reporting due to changes in organizational structure, and continuously develop and improve accounting and control procedures and policies
Support assignments related to tax assessment and support Tax Manager regarding tax authority requirements
Monitor cash flow, payables, receivables, affiliated companies, and government utilities
Improve accounting/reporting
Monitor and verify intercompany balances, clearing strategies, and inter-company reconciliation with the AR accountant
Coordinate with Group team members from time to time to address any issues and improve the process and procedures
Support the Regional One Roof Finance initiatives

Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor degree in accounting
CPA, SOCPA is preferable
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in accounting with exposure to Local and Multinational cultural environment
Knowledge of finance, accounting, internal control, compliance, IFRS, Local Taxation and local commercial laws
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
Ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
Excel and mastering is a must, SAP
Leadership skills
Ability to quickly analyze and interpret data
Flexible, adaptable, enthusiastic, motivated and self-confident
Excellent communication skills, with experience in the local and multinational cultural environment
Fluent written and spoken English& Arabic

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Job Posted:
January 24, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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Head of Accounting

Airbus

Location:
Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 24, 2026

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